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Embark on your journey into professional football coaching through our accredited program. Created in partnership with top football clubs and approved by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), this program opens doors to a rewarding career in coaching and performance analysis.Why select this programThis distinctive curriculum was designed with industry leaders and recognized by CIMSPA. Aligned with the Coach Professional Standard, it ensures you'll develop the essential competencies that employers seek. The program explores key areas including coaching methodologies, sports science, and performance evaluation, while providing practical industry experience. A standout feature includes placement opportunities that offer real-world coaching practice and guidance. These placements may involve collaborating with our partner clubs like Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Bromwich Albion, Walsall FC, AFC Telford, or our university's WLV Sport FC team.
Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points; A Levels - grades CCC; BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM; BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit); 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activities or 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence - grade Distinction.
 
IELTS: Overall Score of 6.0 with no component less than 5.5; TOEFL: Overall Score of 60 with no component score less than 20; Pearson Test of English: Overall Score of 59 with no component score less than 59.